How much does a chief executive make in North Carolina?
$314,300a year
Median yearly pay for chief executives in North Carolina. That is $151.10 an hour or $26,190 a month.
- Hourly
- $151.10
- Vs. national median
- +47%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 1,930
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $114,200Median: $314,300Highest 10%: $625,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $114,200 | $54.91 | |
| 25th | $183,000 | $87.97 | |
| Median | $314,300 | $151.10 | |
| 75th | $442,100 | $212.54 | |
| 90th | $625,000 | $300.48 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Durham, NC | $381,300 |
| Greensboro, NC | $354,300 |
| Charlotte, NC | $329,000 |
| Hickory, NC | $312,700 |
| Wilmington, NC | $298,700 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $297,400 |
| Raleigh, NC | $286,100 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $273,700 |
| Asheville, NC | $270,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chief executives.
| 1. Oregon | $341,600 |
| 2. Washington | $339,800 |
| 3. Illinois | $331,900 |
| 4. North Carolina | $314,300 |
| 5. Virginia | $310,700 |
| 6. New Jersey | $310,400 |
| 7. Connecticut | $295,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chief executive make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $151.10 ($314,300 a year).
Do chief executives make more in North Carolina than the national average?
Yes: $314,300 against $214,000 nationally, 47% more.
Where does North Carolina rank for chief executive pay?
North Carolina ranks 4 of 46 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays chief executives the most?
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC, with a median of $381,300 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.